Reviews - The Climbing Cyclist

April 30, 2014April 30, 2014

Review: ‘Fight Club’ training video by The Sufferfest

The first time I tried a Sufferfest training video I snapped my front derailleur in half. This time around, with bike repaired, I took on the franchise's second video "Fight Club" and made it through to the end with bike and body intact. Just. Here's how I found it. Read more

March 15, 2013March 23, 2013

Review: Azzurri Forza Ultegra Di2 Pro

One of the most enjoyable things about buying something new is the moment you open the box, start unpacking and going through the goodies that come with your new toy. And if you buy the Azzurri Forza Ultegra Di2 Pro through Cycling Express, you'll get to enjoy that wonderful unboxing moment. Read more

December 13, 2012March 23, 2013

Review: dhb Aeron Pro Bib Shorts & R2.0c Road Shoes

A few weeks ago the good folks at Wiggle/dhb sent me a couple of items to review: a pair of knicks and a pair of shoes. I've been wearing the knicks on my way to and from work for the past few weeks and my brother Brendan has been trying out the shoes. Read more

September 26, 2012September 26, 2012

Burning up the boards: beginner track session at DISC

With several visits to the venerable Brunswick Velodrome under my belt, I figured I was ready to tackle Sunday night's track session at the Darebin International Sports Centre (DISC). How hard could it be? I mean, track cycling is just about riding fast in a circle ... and repeating that until you're done. Right? Read more

August 24, 2012November 20, 2012

Pilates for cyclists: a lesson in breathing, stretching and pain

If you’d asked me five years ago whether I’d ever do Pilates I’d probably answer with something along the lines of: ‘Probably not. Wait, what’s Pilates again?’ I’d always subconsciously grouped Pilates with other disciplines such as Yoga — disciplines … Read more “Pilates for cyclists: a lesson in breathing, stretching and pain”

December 13, 2011

Review: hills session at The Spin Room

When I think of indoor cycling I think of long, sweaty hours on the trainer with the rain pouring down outside. I think of the frustration of working hard to get nowhere. Most of all I think of the excruciating … Read more “Review: hills session at The Spin Room”